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MINUTES
City of Dania Beach
Educational Advisory Board
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
6:30 pm
I. ROLL CALL – Marc LaFerrier, Director of Community Development opened the meeting with
roll call as follows:
Batia Dayan Absent
Patricia Hague Present
Antonio Lamar Williams Present
Ann Page Present
Lucye W. Penn Present
Bettie H. Ellis Present
Crady Baker Present
City Commissioner Chickie Brandimarte - In attendance
City Commissioner Albert Jones - In attendance
II. DISCUSSION
Mr. LaFerrier explained the purpose and procedures of the Board. He suggested Board members
introduce themselves and provide some background in their educational interest or experience.
He mentioned that there is a Grant Writing seminar sponsored by the Grant Advisory Board here
at City Hall on June 8th at 9:30 – 12 pm. The seminar will discuss non-profit 501 3c
organizations.
III. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD
Director LaFerrier defined the typical agenda for the community boards to include: the
Agenda, Approval of Minutes, New Business and Old Business. The Educational Advisory
Board will meet the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. The Board agreed that there will
not be a meeting in July due to the 4th of July. Mr. LaFerrier also suggested that each Board
member may wish to assign certain topics for research and monitoring such as legislation,
budgets and activities involving education in Dania Beach (i.e. School Board agendas and
State Legislation).
IV.ELECTION OF OFFICERS – Will wait until the August 2013 meeting
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V. NEW BUSINESS
Board members discussed a resolution passed by the City of Hollywood regarding “high-
stakes” standardized testing. Board members also requested that the group that gave the
presentation to the City of Hollywood appear before the Board.
In addition, it was advised that Collins Elementary is losing the “Headstart” program and that
it is moving to Peter’s Elementary in Plantation. The Board will also look into how this decision
by the School Board was made and if it can be reversed.
The Board members also discussed various education projects and programs the Board could
be involved, as well as collaboration with community and governmental groups.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business
MEETING ADJOURNED 8:05 PM